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US4090463A
US4090463A US05/766,095 US76609577A US4090463A US 4090463 A US4090463 A US 4090463A US 76609577 A US76609577 A US 76609577A US 4090463 A US4090463 A US 4090463A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B21/00—Tying-up; Shifting, towing, or pushing equipment; Anchoring
    • B63B21/20—Adaptations of chains, ropes, hawsers, or the like, or of parts thereof
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16G—BELTS, CABLES, OR ROPES, PREDOMINANTLY USED FOR DRIVING PURPOSES; CHAINS; FITTINGS PREDOMINANTLY USED THEREFOR
    • F16G11/00—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes
    • F16G11/04—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps
    • F16G11/044—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps friction clamps deforming the cable, wire, rope or cord
    • F16G11/048—Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps friction clamps deforming the cable, wire, rope or cord by moving a surface into the cable
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/39—Cord and rope holders
    • Y10T24/3969—Sliding part or wedge

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  • the present invention refers to anchoring means including an additional weight to be attached to the hawser rope between the anchor and the point where the rope connects to a boat.
  • a number of boat anchors of more or less complicated shape have been proposed with the intention of obtaining a safe grip at the bottom, while preventing the anchor from being wedged, or in other way locked to obstacles at the bottom. Beside a satisfactory anchor it is, however, adviseable to have some additional weight between the anchor and the point where the hawser rope is attached to the boat. Such additional weight is preferably fitted to the rope close by the anchor, and will normally rest upon the bottom, forming a first buffer, taking up ordinary loads on the hawser rope.
  • a main object of the invention is to avoid the abovementioned drawbacks, and to provide an additional weight which may be applied to an hawser rope to provide a desired distribution of the weight, and which will offer a safe and agreeable grip during the later steps of the hauling-in movement.
  • the invention proposes an additional weight composed of a number of individual sinkers having a smoothly rounded shape and a soft shell adapted to be applied to the rope in spaced relationship at the portion of the rope adjacent to the anchor.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows a boat anchored by means including an additional weight according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a longitudinal section through a sinker forming part of the additional weight shown in FIG. 1, and
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show a modified embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 a portion of a boat is denoted by 10.
  • This boat is tied by means of a hawser rope 11 and an anchor 12 gripping in the bottom 13 of a body of water 14.
  • an additional weight 15 is attached at the portion of rope 11 adjacent to anchor 12 .
  • This weight includes a number of individual sinkers applied around rope 11.
  • FIG. 2 shows a section through one of sinkers 16 having a preferred shape.
  • the sinker is composed of an egg-shaped core of lead, or cast iron, provided with an axial passage 21 dimensioned to permit the introduction of hawser rope 11.
  • the passage tapers inwards from one of its ends over a considerable extent of its length, the wider end being preferably turned towards the anchor.
  • the mouth at the narrower end of the passage is smoothly rounded, so as to prevent chafing of the rope.
  • the sinker is externally, as well as along the passage covered by a shell 23 of soft material, such as rubber or synthetic resins. The sinker will, in use, symmetrically enclose the rope, and differs in that respect from known additional weights.
  • tubular wedge body 24 For retaining sinker 16 at the rope 11 a tubular wedge body 24 is used. This is preferably manufactured of synthetic resin and has an envelop surface mating with the tapering shape of passage 21.
  • the wedge body 24 composed of two halves, which together form an end flange 25 and a main portion 26, formed as a slotted tube, in mounted position reaching a considerable distance into the passage.
  • the tube may be slotted in various ways in order to ensure a safe wedge action.
  • the juxtaposed edges of a slot are provided with interengaging tongues 27.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show a modified embodiment of wedge member.
  • the wedge member, 30, is made of elastic material in one piece and has a tapering envelop surface 31 and a cylindrical internal surface 32. At the narrower end of the tubular member a short, cylindrical portion 33 is formed, having a reduced diameter compared to that of the adjacent end of the conical part.
  • Three axially directed slots 34 extend from a flange 35, all the way through the conical part and a considerable distance into the cylindrical portion. In this manner it is possible to obtain a satisfactory resiliency also at the narrow end of the conical part, so an efficient clamping of the rope all along the conical part is obtained.
  • the sinkers may be formed as symmetrical bodies of rotation, such as spheres, or short cylinders with slightly rounded ends, and it is evident that any desired number of sinkers may be attached to the rope, taking the size of the boat and the weight of the anchor into consideration.
  • the sinkers furthermore can be locked to the rope in a spaced relationship, ensuring safe grips during the hauling-in.
  • the soft shell will prevent damage, and as there is always some short length of rope between adjacent sinkers, the stowing on board implies no difficulties.
  • One important advantage is that the expensive component, the sinker body, can be formed so the passage suits the heaviest rope being used for a certain type of boat. By using wedges of different thickness it is possible to use these sinkers also with thinner ropes.

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US4563972A (en) * 1982-12-22 1986-01-14 Blohm & Voss Ag Anchoring arrangement for floating structures
USD285646S (en) 1984-12-20 1986-09-16 Hahn Richard F Combination pulley and weight anchor device
US5222453A (en) * 1990-03-05 1993-06-29 Odeco, Inc. Apparatus and method for reducing motion response of marine structures
US5347745A (en) * 1993-11-12 1994-09-20 Authement Donald J Crab trap float rope stop
US5456214A (en) * 1994-05-02 1995-10-10 Quilling; Raymond L. Tether balls and leash for tethering pets
WO2001000481A1 (en) * 1999-06-29 2001-01-04 David Ken Mcdermott Mooring apparatus
US6490988B2 (en) * 2000-02-18 2002-12-10 Silvana Carla Restelli Anchor assembly for boats and watercrafts in general
US6745722B1 (en) * 2003-04-03 2004-06-08 Raymond L. Quilling Collar ball system
US6857216B1 (en) * 2004-01-07 2005-02-22 Scott Merin Decoy anchor
US20070089656A1 (en) * 2003-03-26 2007-04-26 Saipem S.A. Device and a method for stabilizing and controlling the lowering or raising of a structure between the surface and the bed of the sea
US20090090059A1 (en) * 2006-07-14 2009-04-09 Justin Bishop System and method of using rope in security application
US20090293338A1 (en) * 2008-05-27 2009-12-03 Yuan Huang Enterprise Co., Ltd. Fishing sinker
US20090305177A1 (en) * 2006-03-31 2009-12-10 Pearlman Adam S Portable, self-contained fire and water decorative display
US20100215440A1 (en) * 2005-01-03 2010-08-26 Krzysztof Jan Wajnikonis Catenary Line Dynamic Motion Suppression
US20120023807A1 (en) * 2006-08-11 2012-02-02 Larry Schoenike Fishing float or strike indicator and attachment methods
FR3001516A1 (fr) * 2013-01-30 2014-08-01 Karver Bloqueur de cordage.
US20150013211A1 (en) * 2006-08-11 2015-01-15 Larry Schoenike Fly-fishing float or strike indicator and attachment methods
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US4205417A (en) * 1977-09-28 1980-06-03 Mackal Glenn H Ferrule
US4563972A (en) * 1982-12-22 1986-01-14 Blohm & Voss Ag Anchoring arrangement for floating structures
USD285646S (en) 1984-12-20 1986-09-16 Hahn Richard F Combination pulley and weight anchor device
US5222453A (en) * 1990-03-05 1993-06-29 Odeco, Inc. Apparatus and method for reducing motion response of marine structures
US5347745A (en) * 1993-11-12 1994-09-20 Authement Donald J Crab trap float rope stop
US5456214A (en) * 1994-05-02 1995-10-10 Quilling; Raymond L. Tether balls and leash for tethering pets
WO2001000481A1 (en) * 1999-06-29 2001-01-04 David Ken Mcdermott Mooring apparatus
US6536364B1 (en) 1999-06-29 2003-03-25 Mcdermott David Ken Mooring apparatus
AU759497B2 (en) * 1999-06-29 2003-04-17 David Ken Mcdermott Mooring apparatus
US6490988B2 (en) * 2000-02-18 2002-12-10 Silvana Carla Restelli Anchor assembly for boats and watercrafts in general
US20070089656A1 (en) * 2003-03-26 2007-04-26 Saipem S.A. Device and a method for stabilizing and controlling the lowering or raising of a structure between the surface and the bed of the sea
US6745722B1 (en) * 2003-04-03 2004-06-08 Raymond L. Quilling Collar ball system
US6857216B1 (en) * 2004-01-07 2005-02-22 Scott Merin Decoy anchor
US8888411B2 (en) * 2005-01-03 2014-11-18 Krzysztof Jan Wajnikonis Catenary line dynamic motion suppression
US20100215440A1 (en) * 2005-01-03 2010-08-26 Krzysztof Jan Wajnikonis Catenary Line Dynamic Motion Suppression
US20090305177A1 (en) * 2006-03-31 2009-12-10 Pearlman Adam S Portable, self-contained fire and water decorative display
US20090090059A1 (en) * 2006-07-14 2009-04-09 Justin Bishop System and method of using rope in security application
US9591841B2 (en) * 2006-08-11 2017-03-14 Larry Schoenike Fly-fishing float or strike indicator and attachment methods
US8720105B2 (en) * 2006-08-11 2014-05-13 Larry Schoenike Fishing float or strike indicator and attachment methods
US20120023807A1 (en) * 2006-08-11 2012-02-02 Larry Schoenike Fishing float or strike indicator and attachment methods
US20150013211A1 (en) * 2006-08-11 2015-01-15 Larry Schoenike Fly-fishing float or strike indicator and attachment methods
US20090293338A1 (en) * 2008-05-27 2009-12-03 Yuan Huang Enterprise Co., Ltd. Fishing sinker
FR3001516A1 (fr) * 2013-01-30 2014-08-01 Karver Bloqueur de cordage.
FR3001517A1 (fr) * 2013-01-30 2014-08-01 Karver Bloqueur de cordage.
SE2130039A1 (sv) * 2021-02-07 2022-08-08 Seaflex Invest Ab System för positionering och stabilisering av minst ett flytande objekt
WO2022169387A1 (en) * 2021-02-07 2022-08-11 Seaflex Invest Ab A system and a weight for positioning a floating body on a body of water
SE547433C2 (sv) * 2021-02-07 2025-09-23 Seaflex Invest Ab System för positionering och stabilisering av minst ett flytande objekt

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